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For flight instructors, FAA examiners and FAA license applicants, the Practical Test Standards (PTS) are used to prepare for, review, take, or issue the checkride. They list the knowledge and experience prerequisites, the levels of skill that must be demonstrated, and describe background study and reference materials.
ASA reprints the most current FAA Practical Test Standards in this series of handy cockpit-sized guides. Every PTS is written by the FAA and lists the details about the type and levels of skill and knowledge that must be demonstrated before an examiner can issue a certificate or rating to an applicant. This edition is the FAA PTS for the Instrument Rating for Airplane, Helicopter, and Powered Lift.
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This updated manual guides student pilots, flight instructors, and FAA-designated examiners through checkridesthe final test in acquiring a pilot license. Written by the FAA, this book lists the knowledge and experience prerequisites and provides study and reference materials. Knowledge requirements, physiological conditions (such as dehydration or spatial disorientation), light planning exercises, and skill requirements for takeoff and landing are among the topics included in this reference.
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FAA-S-8081-4E is current in 2022. Use these test standards for Instrument Rating for Helicopter and Powered Lift. Instrument Rating for Airplane applicants should use the newer Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-8B).
ASA reprints the most current FAA Practical Test Standards (PTS) in this series of handy cockpit-sized guides. The PTS guide students, instructors, and FAA-designated examiners through checkrides. Written by the FAA, these books list the knowledge and experience prerequisites, the levels of skill that must be demonstrated before an examiner can issue a certificate or rating to an applicant, and describe background study and reference materials.
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The Federal Aviation Administration is the government organization that regulates and sets procedural standards for the aviation industry.